Temple Emanuel (Denver, Colorado)

 synagogue, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Modern (architecture)

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Historic Jewish synagogue listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Built: 1956
Architect: Percival Goodman (New York, NY)
Alterations: sanctuary addition (1960)
Architectural style: Usonian
Areas of significance: Architecture
Area: 9 acres
Also known as: Congregation Emanuel
Date added to NRHP: 5/19/2003
Other designations: listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
Notes: Architect Percival Goodman designed both the original 1956 building for Temple Emanuel and the 1960 sanctuary addition. Goodman was an internationally respected architect, known for his use of modern design in Jewish synagogues. He wrote extensively on synagogue design and became the most influential and prolific synagogue architect of his time. Temple Emanuel is the only example of Goodman’s work in Colorado.